Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you register for scouting events through this website, we may collect information such as:

• Participant name
• Parent or guardian name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Scout email address (if applicable)
• Age or grade level
• Gender
• School (optional)
• Event registration details

This information is used solely to coordinate scouting activities, organize events, and communicate with participants regarding the events they register for.

SMS Communications

If you provide your phone number and consent to receive text messages, we may send SMS notifications related to scouting events, reminders, scouting activities, or follow-up communication.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. You may reply HELP for assistance.

Information Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Personal information may be shared with the scout unit organizing the event in order to coordinate participation and communicate event details.

District or council organizations may have access to aggregated or summary information about events, such as attendance totals or activity reports, but no personally identifiable information is shared with them.

Aggregated information cannot be used to identify individual participants.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information submitted through this website and limit access to authorized individuals responsible for organizing scouting events.

Data Retention

Information submitted through event registrations may be retained for administrative purposes related to scouting activities, including event coordination and follow-up communication.

Children's Privacy

Scouting events involve youth participants. Registration information is typically submitted by parents or guardians responsible for the participant.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes to the website or applicable practices. The most recent version will always be posted on this page.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is used, please contact the scout unit organizing the event through the website.

Platform Use

JoinScouting provides tools that allow local scouting units to organize events and communicate with participants. Each scouting unit is responsible for the events they organize and the communications they send through the platform.